Ammunition Flashcards
1
Q
The term caliber refers to…
A
The bullet’s outside diameter or the bore’s inside diameter (inside surface of the barrel)
2
Q
What are the 2 categories of primers?
A
Berdan System and Boxer System
3
Q
Characteristics of the Berdan System?
A
Non reloadable, in the the majority of Asian and European made ammunition, 2 flash holes
4
Q
Characteristics of the Boxer System?
A
Reloadable and used in most American made ammunition, single flash hole
5
Q
What is headspace?
A
The distance measured from the face of the bolt to the lip of the chamber which stops forward motion of the case
